Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Casserole
Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Casserole is a warm, comforting one-pot meal that blends tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables into a deliciously simple dish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering maximum flavor with minimal cleanup. Customize it with your favorite spices or veggies to create your family’s new go-to dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté: Select the 'Sauté' function on your Instant Pot. Add olive oil and chopped onion; cook until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Brown Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme. Add to pot; sear each side for 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Combine: Pour in chicken broth, add rinsed rice, diced carrots, peas, and stir gently.
- Pressure Cook: Close the lid, set valve to sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Release Pressure: Allow natural release for 5 minutes, then switch to quick release for remaining steam.
- Fluff & Serve: Open lid carefully; fluff casserole with a fork and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap chicken for turkey or add different vegetables like bell peppers or spinach. For added flavor, incorporate spices such as paprika or Italian seasoning.